The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center

What The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center does

The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2008 and headquartered at 1818 Corsicana Street in Dallas, Texas. It operates the largest free recovery shelter in Dallas, providing integrated day shelter (6:00 AM–5:00 PM) and night shelter (5:00 PM–6:00 AM) services 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, to adults 18 and older experiencing homelessness in Dallas County. The Bridge served 6,717 individuals in its most recent fiscal year — equivalent to 85% of Dallas County's homeless population — with approximately 800 guests using day-shelter services daily and an on-site night-shelter capacity of 249 beds.

The organization's core offering is a one-stop campus model that bundles shelter with meals (700 per day via partner The Stewpot), on-campus physical healthcare (Parkland Hospital clinic), behavioral health and substance use treatment (Metrocare), hygiene services, a barbershop, laundry and storage, a 16-space climate-controlled canine kennel (the only one of its kind in a Dallas shelter), a library and computer lab, art programs, employment and benefits assistance, housing placement with up to three months of follow-up, criminal justice support, veteran services, and intensive and peer care management. Services are provided free of charge with no government ID, background check, or sobriety requirement. The technology stack is minimal — basic IT supported by vendor BNC — and there is no proprietary software platform; the model is fundamentally labor- and partnership-intensive rather than technology-driven.

The Bridge is funded through a diversified revenue model that includes individual donations, corporate matching gifts (notably Titan Solar Power's $75,000 in 2022 and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas in 2024), foundation and government grants (most prominently a $900,000 Doswell Foundation gift in December 2021 for Pavilion renovations, plus a $15 million Perot Foundation investment channeled through United Way), in-kind donations of goods, and a new social enterprise revenue stream from The Bridge Travel Essential Store at DFW Airport Terminal A, an 800 sq ft retail storefront approved October 2022 and launched April 2023 with a projected $200,000 in annual revenue. The organization does not publicly disclose total revenue, but operational scale (~100 employees, 24/7 campus operations) implies an annual operating budget in the mid-tens of millions of dollars. Governance rests with an independent board chaired by Lynn McBee, with Dr. David Woody III, Ph.D., LCSW-S, serving as President and CEO.

Name

The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center

Legal name

The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center

Website

https://bridgehrc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the city's largest free 24/7 homeless recovery shelter, serving 6,717 adults annually through an integrated one-stop campus model combining day and night shelter, meals, on-site healthcare, mental health services, employment assistance, and housing placement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Recovery Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Emergency recovery shelter
• Social services nonprofit
• Homeless recovery programs
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Financial gifts from individuals to support homeless recovery services, meals, shelter operations
2. Corporate Matching Gifts: Employer matching gift programs where companies match employee donations
3. Social Entrepreneurship - DFW Airport Store: The Bridge Travel Essential Store at DFW Airport Terminal A - 800 sq ft storefront projected to generate $200,000 annually in revenue
4. In-Kind Donations: Physical goods donations including clothing, hygiene supplies, food, mattresses, pet supplies
5. Foundation and Government Grants: The Doswell Foundation donated $900,000 for renovations; United Way Community Impact Grants; Perot Foundation $15 million investment through United Way

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center operates an integrated homeless recovery campus in downtown Dallas providing free day and night shelter, meals, physical and mental healthcare, hygiene services, employment assistance, housing placement, and a canine kennel for guests' pets. All services are provided at no cost to adults 18+ experiencing homelessness with no ID or sobriety requirements. The organization also runs a social enterprise retail store at DFW Airport Terminal A to generate revenue supporting its mission.

Product overview

The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center operates as an integrated homeless recovery shelter offering a comprehensive one-stop model of services. The organization provides Day Shelter Services (6:00 AM-5:00 PM) and Night Shelter Services (5:00 PM-6:00 AM) for up to 600 guests daily and 300 guests each night. Core services include meals, physical and mental healthcare (via Metrocare and Parkland Hospital partnerships), hygiene and barbershop services, canine kennels, library and computer access, art programs, employment assistance, housing placement with follow-up services, criminal justice support, veteran services, and intensive/peer care management. The organization also operates a social enterprise retail store at DFW Airport as a revenue-generating initiative. All services are provided free of charge to adults 18+ experiencing homelessness, with no ID or sobriety requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Shelter Services
• Night Shelter Services
• Meals Program
• Physical & Mental Health Care
• Hygiene Services
• Canine Kennel
• Care Management
• Employment, Income & Benefits Assistance
• Housing & Housing Follow-Up Services
• Intensive Care Management
• The Bridge Travel Essential Store at DFW Airport
• Veteran Services
• Criminal Justice Support

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of Dallas County homeless population served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Parkland HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParkland Health and Hospitals System operates an on-campus clinic providing physical healthcare including screenings, acute and chronic disease care, and prescriptions. Open Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM.
• Metrocare ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetrocare provides behavioral health, mental health, substance use services, chemical dependency care, dual diagnosis services, and recovery-oriented services on campus through their clinic.
• The StewpotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas provides approximately 700 nutritious meals daily for guests, working with a dietician for balanced nutrition.
• Trusted WorldsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides clothing essentials to guests including underwear, socks, pants, shirts, shoes, and interview clothing.
• BNCsupportingTechnology or IntegrationThe Bridge's trusted IT vendor maintaining and supporting technology infrastructure for day-to-day operations.
• Austin Street CentersupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNight shelter partner for off-site referrals when The Bridge is at capacity.
• Dallas LifesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNight shelter partner for off-site referrals when The Bridge is at capacity.
• The Salvation ArmysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNight shelter partner for off-site referrals when The Bridge is at capacity.
• Union Gospel MissionsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNight shelter partner for off-site referrals when The Bridge is at capacity.
• Family GatewaysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for families with children under 18 seeking shelter.
• Gideon Toal Management ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial entrepreneurship partner for The Bridge Travel Essential Store at DFW Airport Terminal A. 800 sq ft storefront projected to generate $200,000 annually.
• R.S. Harris LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial entrepreneurship partner for The Bridge Travel Essential Store at DFW Airport Terminal A.
• Presbyterian Night Shelter's Upspire Workforce ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce program partner providing jobs through the DFW Airport store partnership.
• Operation KindnesssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for veterinary care and services for the on-campus canine kennel.
• Dallas Fire RescuesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides an EMT on campus for 12 hours each day to address emergency needs and assist guests with minor health concerns.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@thebridgehrc
• Facebookfacebook.com/bridgehomelessrecovery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bridge-steps
• Instagraminstagram.com/bridgehomelessrecovery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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